$10,000 grants available to new small businesses |
Businesses that opened in 2020 can apply for $10,000 grants through a program offered by the Ohio Department of Development.
The New Small Business Grant is available to businesses that were established between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020. Details about the grant are available in the For Businesses section at InvestingInOhiosFuture.Ohio.Gov, including the grant’s terms and conditions, a fact sheet, and frequently asked questions.
Development also is offering grants to businesses in three sectors that were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs are:
- Food and Beverage Establishment Grant: This program provides grants of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other food and drink businesses. The amount of individual grants to eligible businesses will be determined by the business’ loss of revenue in 2020.
- Lodging Grant: This program provides grants of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast operations. The amount of individual grants to eligible businesses will be determined by the business’ decline in occupancy rate in 2020.
- Entertainment Venue Grant: This program provides grants of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 to theaters, music venues, spectator sports venues, museums, and other entertainment venues. The amount of individual grants to eligible businesses will be determined by the business’ loss of revenue in 2020.
Each program requires applicants to have an OH|ID. Register at OH|ID (ohid.ohio.gov) by creating an account with a username/password. For help with the process, click here.
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Bureau of Workers' Compensation Webinar |
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BWC is hosting a number of occupational safety and health webinars and virtual classes in September including:
Virtual classes -
- Emergency Preparedness Planning Half-day Workshop (September 16)
- Health Hazards and Toxicology Fundamentals (September 28 & 29)
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness (September 30)
Online E-Courses
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Developing a Safety Culture, OSHA Recordkeeping 101 and others
Additional information, including registration instructions, can be found in the attached flyer.
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7 Questions to Consider Before Using Free Software |
Protect Your Business Information by Investing in Enterprise-Grade Tools
Not sure how much of your business activity is conducted securely? Consider the types of applications and software you use. Many of us default to free options whenever we can—for email, word processing, productivity, payroll, and organization, among other things.
But if you’re conducting important business for your company, it’s important to understand what you’re getting from those free applications—and, more importantly, what you’re not getting.
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Join us for a Collaborative Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with Guest Speaker Joe Pulizzi
Specifically, Joe discusses:
- How content creators are differentiating themselves to break through the content clutter.
- Why focusing on less is generally better than more channels.
- Some platforms are more critical and others, and generally social media platforms don't last. How do you choose?
- Entrepreneurs with more revenue sources win...every single time. What's yours?
- Understanding the value of the content asset you are building, and why exit planning starts at the beginning.
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Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 252-4138
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